Truly, nothing else can match an India-Pakistan clash in cricket, though people talk about Brazil-Argentina fixtures in football. The multitude of meanings that seep into any game between India and Pakistan can be summed up in one word ? priceless, writes K. C. Vijaya Kumar in our cover story. Also: Cricket - India v Pakistan; Tennis: Interview of Marion Bartoli; Football - The wizard of dribble. Poster: AARON FINCH

The 2015 ICC World Cup is a painfully long tournament - lasting almost as long as the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games combined - but it has all the ingredients for being an exciting one, writes Shreedutta Chidananda in our cover story. Also: Cricket - World Cup Team Analysis; It's a batsman?s game, but bowlers win matches. Poster: 2015 ICC WORLD CUP SCHEDULE

In 2011, the Big Four won 84 per cent of their maximum possible total of ranking points at the Masters and Grand Slams. Since then it has steadily fallen and came down to 66 in the aftermath of the 2014 U.S. Open, writes N. Sudarshan in our cover story. Also: Cricket - World Cup Special 4; Also: Football - Remembering Raynor; Badminton - Saina?s reign continues. Poster: SERENA WILLIAMS

As the Board battles to regain its reputation and improve its image in the eyes of cricket lovers, Srinivasan and company face a bigger test. Would he be allowed to contest is the million-dollar question. It is for his legal team to show him the way, writes Vijay Lokapally in our cover story. Also: Cricket - How the IPL scam unfolded; World Cup Special - 3; The Ched Evans affair; SAINA NEHWAL